Abstract
In 2008, 129.662 cases ofchickenpox were reported in Poland. The incidence 340.2 per 100,000 was lower compared to 2007 (420.2) and to the median incidence in 2002-2006 (370.7). Children 5-9 year old were the most affected age group - 3057.1 per 100 000. Of 129 662 cases, 800 (0.62%) were hospitalized and no deaths attributed to chickenpox were reported.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Distribution
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Chickenpox / epidemiology*
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Chickenpox / prevention & control
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Chickenpox Vaccine / administration & dosage*
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Child
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Child Welfare / statistics & numerical data*
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Child, Preschool
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Disease Outbreaks / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant
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Male
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Mass Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
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Middle Aged
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Poland / epidemiology
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Registries / statistics & numerical data*
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Risk Factors
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Young Adult